Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Feb. 15, 2017
Jul. 01, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name BRUNSWICK CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000014930    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 4,174,908,537
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   89,524,751  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016